Domestic Issues and Their Solutions — Page 100
100 not fulfil each other’s rights, remember Allah the Exalted is aware of everything. He is aware and He also watches and Allah does not let go of those who are cruel. Thus fear Allah at all times and be ever aware that just as your parents have rights over you, the mothers of your children also have rights over their children. As I said and it was made evident in the overview as well that mostly these injustices are perpetrated by the father, this is why I am drawing attention of men to care for their wives and give them their rights. If you abide by virtue and righteousness then, with the exception of what God wills, generally speaking your wives will be devoted to you. Rather than break up, your homes will flourish and will be exemplary in their surrounding! The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) wrote a letter of advice to one of his companions in which he said: ‘It has been a source of pain to hear from some of your true friends who have a sincere connection of affection with you and who thin k well of you that you are most severe in matters regarding treatment of your wife and family. That at times you do not have control in moderating your temper. I have not seen this complaint as incredulous because first of all those who mentioned it are co nvinced of all your good qualities and have sincere affection for you. And secondly because God has given a sort of authority to men over women and men wish to exercise this authority on trivial matters with the intention to discipline or owing to [their] sense of